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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

S18 JNEMOT history

S18 JNE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,535 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 JNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 JNE was last recorded at 89,535 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,620 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,915 miles
Average per year
2,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,535 miles
  • 2025 – 86,620 miles
  • 2024 – 84,012 miles
  • 2023 – 81,740 miles
  • 2022 – 79,792 miles
  • 2021 – 77,506 miles
  • 2020 – 75,307 miles
  • 2019 – 72,478 miles
  • 2018 – 68,820 miles
  • 2017 – 65,829 miles
  • 2016 – 62,451 miles
  • 2015 – 59,751 miles
  • 2014 – 56,684 miles
  • 2013 – 52,880 miles
  • 2012 – 48,967 miles
  • 2011 – 45,335 miles
  • 2010 – 41,942 miles
  • 2009 – 39,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Both rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    303791082823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,535 miles (+2,915)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    250667912684
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,620 miles (+2,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    896819151282
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,012 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    297771786510
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,012 miles (+2,272)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    117373896319
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,740 miles (+1,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    977727415618
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass79,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    102352747449
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  8. Fail79,791 miles (+2,285)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    301915260012
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  9. Pass77,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    196204798349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,506 miles (+2,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    590069781007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass75,307 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    962118231724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,478 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    939707334759
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  13. Pass68,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    895645639108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail68,820 miles (+2,991)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    809428177051
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass65,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    623729361151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 19%

  16. Fail65,829 miles (+3,378)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    468017612623
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 19%

  17. Pass62,451 miles (+2,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    477749623920
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass59,751 miles (+3,067)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    566845695132
    • DangerousOSR tyre badly cracked/split.
    • NoteNSR tyre cracked/perishing.

  19. Pass56,684 miles (+3,804)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,684 miles
    Test number
    287127794128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass52,880 miles (+3,913)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    578156593159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre Wall badly cracked.

  21. Pass48,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    339983512494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,967 miles (+834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    335542512457
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass48,133 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,133 miles
    Test number
    617562012154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,335 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    407689921194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,942 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    601099890099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    480677229166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 JNE

Does S18 JNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 JNE is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 JNE?
The MOT on S18 JNE is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 JNE done?
S18 JNE was recorded at 89,535 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,932 miles a year.
Has S18 JNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 JNE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 JNE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 JNE find?
S18 JNE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush peeling; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush peeling; oil leak, but not excessive.

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